Putney High School GDST, London
Putney High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Putney High School GDST in detail
Putney High School GDST in its own words
In its own words: "With tiered seating, a stage, and projector, the Performing Arts Centre is suitable for musical and drama performances, lectures and seminars. This adaptable studio or small theatre space is equipped with retractable seating, a sound system, and projector. It is perfect for rehearsals or classes for drama, dance, aerobics and yoga."
On phones, the school says: "No, we are smart phone free."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Putney High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Putney High School GDST are Merlin School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Prospect House School (0.4 miles); Hurlingham School (0.6 miles); and The Roche School (0.9 miles).
Merlin SchoolProspect House SchoolHurlingham SchoolThe Roche School
Where pupils go next
Of the 93 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 172 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Putney Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lytton Grove, 70 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
29 September 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£25,227 to £30,456
depending on year group
| Junior Academic Year 2026/2027: per term, inclusive of VAT | £25,227 a year |
| Senior Academic Year 2026/2027: per term, inclusive of VAT | £30,456 a year |
| Sixth Form Academic Year 2026/2027: per term, inclusive of VAT | £30,456 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Wandsworth - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Putney High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Putney High School GDST
Introducing Putney’s Makers-in-Residence
30 Sep 2026
Putney Awarded Travel for Life Accreditation
28 Sep 2026
Putney in the Press
9 Sep 2026
The Artemis Project Begins
9 Sep 2026
Elite Sports Achievements Summer Term 2026
26 Aug 2026
Record-Breaking GCSE Results
20 Aug 2026
From Putney High School GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Putney High School GDST
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Putney High School GDST.
- Munchkin Sports Putney High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Beams of Light160m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Prospect House School620m away · Not yet graded
- Putney Waparound OLV850m away · Not yet graded
- Youngstars Holiday Camp @ Brandlehow Primary School900m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Putney950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 149
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 149 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,058 pupils
1,085 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
172
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,058
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1,058
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Putney High School GDST
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Putney High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Putney High School GDST?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Putney High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Putney High School GDST last inspected?
Putney High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Putney High School GDST?
Putney High School GDST has around 1058 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Putney High School GDST?
Putney High School GDST is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Putney High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Munchkin Sports Putney High School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Putney High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 149 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Putney High School GDST?
Putney High School GDST is at 35 Putney Hill, London, London, SW15 6BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)